Technical

Trim

Wheels

The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Emissions

CO2 (g/km)

157

Noise Level dB(A)

74

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC

Catalytic Convertor

True

CC

1984

Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE

Cylinders

4

Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE

Fuel Delivery

TURBO DIRECT INJECTION

Gears

6 SPEED

Number of Valves

16

Transmission

SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption

EC Combined (mpg)

42.2

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

True

EC Extra Urban (mpg)

51.4

EC Urban (mpg)

31.7

General

Badge Engine CC

2.0

Badge Power

220

Based On ID

66885

Coin Description

TSI 220

Coin Series

Turbo Silver

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

27E

Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

12

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3

NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

92

NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

90

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5

NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

53

NCAP Safety Assist %

86

Service Interval Frequency - Months

12

Service Interval Mileage

10000

Special Edition

True

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

60000

Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3

Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

6.7

Engine Power - BHP

220

Engine Power - KW

162

Engine Power - PS

True

Engine Power - RPM

4500

Engine Torque - LBS.FT

258

Engine Torque - MKG

35.8

Engine Torque - NM

350

Engine Torque - RPM

1500

Top Speed

143

Tyres

Alloys?

True

Space Saver?

True

Tyre Size Front

235/40 R19

Tyre Size Rear

235/40 R19

Tyre Size Spare

SPACE SAVER

Wheel Style

TORNADO

Wheel Type

19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1486

Length

4278

Wheelbase

2537

Width

1808

Width (including mirrors)

2021

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

55

Gross Vehicle Weight

1860

Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

905

Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

310

Max. Loading Weight

515

Max. Roof Load

50

Minimum Kerbweight

1345

No. of Seats

4

Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

10.8

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Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Volkswagen Beetle

Introduction

June Neary takes a big swig of Volkswagen's little fashion icon

Will It Suit Me?

If you've owned a conventional family hatchback for what seems like years and years, then you're probably crying out for something a bit different. Something like this improved second version of Volkswagen 'new' Beetle? Well perhaps. You probably haven't considered a Beetle as a replacement, like me assuming it to be too expensive and impractical.
Check out the car more carefully, as I did, and you might change your ideas. No, it's not quite as spacious as something more ordinary and you'll have to pay slightly more than you might have been expecting but both are drawbacks you might well be prepared to put up with in return for the privilege of owning one. I would be.
Modern Beetles are bought as fashion accessories, as second or third cars for the weekend jaunt or the trip to the squash club. Early US buyers I'm told included Beverley Hills celebrities, a president's daughter and exclusive car rental establishments. In the UK you might see them parked outside fashionable restaurants and nightclubs. And in the parking slots of exclusive gated residential estates.

Practicalities

Styling changes made to the lightly improved Coupe and Cabriolet models aren't particularly significant. There are sharpened lines for the front bumpers, while larger openings around the indicator and fog light surrounds give extra depth to the car's appearance. Otherwise, it's as you were. If you're ferrying people about regularly, a Beetle won't be ideal since it only comes with three doors. Buy a Golf if you want five doors. Still, the boot, although not huge, is a pretty decent size, particularly if you fold down the rear seats.
Like my colleagues, I found the Beetle interior to be even more of a shock than the outside; full marks to the design team for doing the job properly, rather than filling it with Golf and Polo dials from the Volkswagen parts bin. Of course, there are plenty of tell-tale Volkswagen signs; the switches, the firm seats, the positive gearbox - but you don't really notice them. What you do notice are all the natty stylish touches. Like the big central circular instrument cluster with its huge numbers and cute little built-in rev counter.
As you'd expect from the bubble-like shape, there's enough room inside to wear an Ascot hat should the mood take you. More practically, that high roofline does make travelling in the rear reasonably palatable - though legroom is at a bit of a premium.
Rear seat accommodation for two isn't too bad unless the front passengers have extremely long legs. Headroom is an issue at the back with the hood up, but then it is in a hard top Beetle in the first instance. There's a usefully sized boot, but if you're big on practicality, Volkswagen can offer you an alternative. It's called a Passat Estate

Behind the Wheel

This second generation 'new' Beetle has proved to be a lot better to drive than its predecessor. Engine-wise, petrol buyers get a turbocharged 1.2 TSI unit, surprisingly punchy despite its modest 105PS output. With 175Nm of torque on tap, sixty here is 10.9s away en route to 111mph. There's also a 150PS 1.4litre TSI petrol unit. The diesel option is a 2.0 TDI unit offered with either 110 or 150PS.
Through the corners, this car still doesn't offer quite as good an overall ride and handling package as you'll find in a Golf, but to compare these two cars is an irrelevance. You'll buy a Beetle because it's a bit of fun and because there aren't too many compromises required in doing so. And that's all a million miles from the dull, sensible practicality of Golf motoring.

Value For Money

Prices start at around £17,000 for the fixed-top version or around £20,000 for the Cabriolet. In each case, there's also a 'Dune' version with SUV styling cues. The asking prices aren't bad value in Volkswagen terms, something aided perhaps by the fact that this car is Mexican-built with more affordable labour. Most UK sales will be of the 1.2 and 1.4-litre petrol engines that this car was launched with.
So, what are the features you can expect to find, regardless of your choice of bodystyle? Well, all models get Climatic semi-automatic air conditioning that also cools the glovebox, a trip computer, power heated mirrors, electric windows, an 8-speaker MP3-compatible CD stereo with aux-in point and a hill-holder clutch to stop you from drifting backwards on uphill junctions. Go for the sporty 'R-Line' and you can expect to find 18-inch 'Twister' alloy wheels, a rear tailgate spoiler, 'Sports' instrument dials, aluminium pedals and scuff plates featuring the 'R-Line' logo. Inside, 'R-Line' buyers get a leather-trimmed three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, which has an R-Line badge insert and coloured stitching too. The seats are finished in 'Kyalami' cloth and the R-Line badge is resplendent in the headrests.

Could I Live With One?

A Beetle is always going to be an unashamed indulgence but in this case, it's one that even the family-minded user can just about justify making.

Performance

70%

Handling

70%

Comfort

70%

Space

70%

Styling

90%

Build

80%

Value

50%

Equipment

70%

Economy

70%

Depreciation

80%

Insurance

60%

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Deposit (£)

Term

Representative finance example

Monthly payment

£297.77

Deposit

£3698

Term (months)

60

Cash price

£18,488

Credit amount

£14,790

Completion fee

£1

Total amount payable

£21,565.20

Fixed interest rate

4.1%

APR representative

Fixed 7.9% APR representative

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